The regional surveillance systems that make this possible are the first line of defense in our fight against disease and are essential to keeping the U.S. and the Americas safe.

Traces of measles were found through wastewater surveillance in Austin-Travis County APH officials are encouraging people to get up to date on their vaccines In 2025 so far, two Austin residents ...

Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, accused Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of gutting public health.

Our science and health infrastructure lies in tatters. Once-dead viruses are roaring back to life. Many people will die. In other words, we’ve reached the point of no return.

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans and is entirely preventable through routine vaccination. The U.S. is now experiencing its highest number of measles cases in over 30 ...

According to Austin Public Health (APH), officials detected traces of measles through wastewater surveillance in Travis County. The virus was detected in the first week of July, and on July 18 ...